ELL Educational Assistant Kennedy Elementary

Permanent
3.75 Hours per day position to begin with the  school year.

ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Educational Assistant - English Language Learner

Principal

Classified

Nonexempt

193

Assists teachers in an instructional setting with a primary emphasis on direct contact with students in the instructional process.

• Assists teacher in an instructional setting.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.
• Organizes and manages student work under teacher direction.
• Assists teachers in correcting and recording student work and in testing students.
• Supervises class for short periods.
• Assists students with daily work.
• Reads aloud to students.
• Assists students on computers and with various computer programs and testing programs.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Implements planned activities using teacher-designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support.
• Supervises various student activities, including the playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
• Prepares and provides clerical support to the teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
• Maintains accurate records and records gathered information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws.
• Obtains necessary instructional materials from a variety of sources.
• Translates and interprets for students, staff, and parents.
• Coordinates and proctors student testing.
• Creates documents in languages other than English for non-English speaking students and parents.
• Facilitates meetings and conversations between staff and parents, and/or students.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of all department resources.
• Provides support to other positions as needed.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Sets up room for various activities and cleans up after activities' completion.
• Answers telephones, respond to questions, or takes messages and forwards them to the teacher.
• Assists with school-wide events.
• Assists with an inventory of textbooks.
• Assists with in-home visits.

• All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.

Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to calculate figures and…